02529 a2200457 4500 0367679264 20250317100420.0 250312042021xx 302 eng 9780367679262 Taylor & Francis GBP 160.00 BB 01 eng TGM thema MQW thema TCB thema THV thema TDC thema TGB thema P thema TDCP thema TGM bic MQW bic TCB bic THX bic TDCB bic TGB bic P bic TDCP bic TEC009010 bisac TEC021000 bisac 620.118 bisac Malinee Sriariyanun Value-Added Biocomposites Technology, Innovation, and Opportunity 1 CRC Press 20210907 442 p Value-Added Biocomposites: Technology, Innovation, and Opportunity explores advances in research, processing, manufacturing, and novel applications of biocomposites. It describes the current market situation, commercial competition, and societal and economic impacts and advantages of substituting biocomposites for conventional composites, including natural fibers and bioplastics. FEATURES Discusses manufacturing and processing procedures that focus on improving physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and biological properties and achieving required specifications of downstream industries and customers Analyzes the wide range of available base materials and fillers of biocomposites and bioplastics in terms of the strength and weaknesses of materials and economic potential in the market Displays special and unique properties of biocomposites in different market sectors Showcases the insight of expert scientists and engineers with first-hand experience working with biocomposites across various industries Covers environmental factors, life cycle assessment, and waste recovery Combining technical, economic, and environmental topics, this work provides researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals a holistic overview of the value that biocomposites add across a variety of engineering applications and how to balance research and development with practical results. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa B01 Suchart Siengchin B01 Hom Nath Dhakal B01 3322 3322